Teaching Assistant – Children’S Day Program

Developmental Disabilities Institute • Smithtown, NY

10d • $18 - $22

About The Position

TEACHING ASSISTANT – CHILDREN’S DAY PROGRAM Full-Time, Hourly $18.25 - $21.90/hour Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose? Shifts Available: Monday – Friday: 8 am – 3 pm or 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (32.5 hours/week) About DDI: For nearly 65 years, DDI (Developmental Disabilities Institute) has been a leading agency providing a full spectrum of care for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We are driven by a dedicated team and a deep belief in the potential of every individual. The Role: Teaching Assistants in the Children’s Day Program are creative, energetic, career-oriented teaching professionals who are motivated to educate individuals with developmental disabilities in an ungraded self-contained classroom. Teaching Assistants are offered on-going training and support provided by board certified behavior analysts and other qualified professionals to enhance and maximize career growth. Our school programs operate on a 12-month calendar. This is a great opportunity to get valuable experience and knowledge working in a classroom and community setting following the principles of applied behavior analysis. See full job description for qualifications and responsibilities.

Requirements

• A Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) must complete requirements outlined by NYSED and apply for Teaching Assistant Level I certification within 6 months of employment and receive certification within 1 year.
• This certification requires: Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, School Violence Prevention and Intervention, Dignity for All Students Act, NYSATAS Exam, Fingerprint Clearance, Application for TA certification and High School diploma
• Must demonstrate an interest in working with students with disabilities.
• Must attend and pass in-services and trainings.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• A minimum of 9 college credits with one year of hire is required.
• Must maintain active status of the Level I certificate once attained.
• Modify the area to secure the safety of the children i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
• Lift/move 20 lbs. (mats)
• Run after student up to 500 feet
• Run to a classroom in need up to 500 feet
• Kneel, twist and bend
• Respond to fire alarms

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children and or individuals with disabilities is preferable.

Responsibilities

• The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will assist the teacher in directly implementing IEP’s.
• The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will collect student behavior and performance data as directed by the teacher.
• The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will assist in conducting basic instructional activities and in helping with the safety and supervision of students.
• The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will attend and pass all required in-services and trainings.
• The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will participate in performance reviews/discussions.
• The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will accept assignments in varying classes, in accordance with the need of the program to provide proper ratio in class groupings.
• The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will be familiar with and act in accordance with all policies contained in the Children’s Day Services Handbook for Staff.
• The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will supervise the Substitute Teacher Assistant in the Teacher’s absence.
• The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will assist in student arrival from the buses and dismissal to the buses.
• The Teaching Assistant NYS Level I (DDITA) will accompany assigned students if they leave the building for programmatic or emergency reasons.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within DDI.
• And More: Paid time off for school breaks and other valuable benefits!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees